5.0
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Unique party atmosphere
DJ quality
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Energizing Entertainment To Uplift Your Guests
All of Iowa
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Curtis with Music Man Productions is top of the line! He was not only professional and helped us get ready prior to the wedding, but he's funny, charismatic and knows exactly how to read the room to keep the dance floor moving! He's the perfect MC and we had an absolutely great experience!
Tiffany T.
5.0
Curtis was amazing! During our planning he was extremely responsive, and helped us choose songs for the day. During the day of he was organized, communicative, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you Curtis!!
Lexi O.
5.0
Curtis Dean
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
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Music Man Productions is a professional wedding DJ and entertainment service based in West Des Moines, IA. We pledge to provide a worry-free experience for our clients.
Curtis Dean, the founder of the company, works alongside his skilled team to deliver unparalleled entertainment, creating unforgettable experiences. The team will go the extra mile with every client, delivering a performance that reflects their individual tastes.
Curtis started Music Man Productions in 1988, drawing upon his extensive experience as a radio DJ. He has also performed as a DJ and MC on numerous occasions, building a well-regarded reputation amongst his clientele. Curtis and his partners Ron Moss, Cody Ries, and Sean Murphy have combined for over 80 years of experience as mobile entertainers.
Music Man Productions is not limited to a specific music genre. The team will make it a priority to get to know each client on a personal level, gaining an authentic understanding of their desired vision. They will focus on the finer details, allowing clients to curate a tailored playlist for their big day. Your requests, along with suggestions from your guests, help us put together a sure-fire fun evening!
Curtis and his team members serve a variety of wedding events, including rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions. They are committed to the delivery of premium service, utilizing state-of-the-art audio and lighting equipment. Couples have the opportunity to choose between an array of wedding packages, depending on their specific requirements.
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Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
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Meet the team
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- Curtis DeanOwnerCurtis started Music Man Productions in 1988, and since then has provided Emcee and DJ services for over 700 weddings, parties, and other events. Curtis has also performed a number of wedding services as the officiant.
- Ron MossPartnerRon has hosted hundreds of successful parties and wedding receptions over the past 22 years. His personality, love for all types of music, and a passion for entertaining helps him put all his energy and expertise into every event to make each one special. Ron lives in Urbandale with his wife and two sons.
- Sean MurphyPartnerSean Murphy recently joined the Music Man Productions team, but has been entertaining central Iowans for almost 37 years. His ability to read the crowd and play the right song at the right time will keep your dance floor packed all night long. Sean lives in West Des Moines with his wife and family.
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Music Man Productions delivered professional, organized, and responsive DJ and officiant services from planning through the wedding day. They kept the dance floor full, handled last-minute changes smoothly, and provided excellent sound, lighting, and a popular photo booth. Couples highly recommend them for a stress-free, fun celebration.Tiffany T
5.0
Curtis with Music Man Productions is top of the line! He was not only professional and helped us get ready prior to the wedding, but he's funny, charismatic and knows exactly how t...
o read the room to keep the dance floor moving! He's the perfect MC and we had an absolutely great experience!
Lexi O
5.0
Curtis was amazing! During our planning he was extremely responsive, and helped us choose songs for the day. During the day of he was organized, communicative, and kept everyone on...
the dance floor all night! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you Curtis!!
Any questions?
Alexander D
5.0
Curtis was absolutely an amazing DJ; he was extremely prepared, setting up early for our ceremony, and having microphones, amazing lights, and great music for our wedding! He made ...
our day special, and was absolutely amazing to work with!!
Breana D
5.0
Curtis was fantastic to work with as both our officiant and DJ. He was friendly, professional, and made the entire day run so smoothly. Even with our outdoor wedding in the middle ...
of July, he delivered a beautiful ceremony and kept everything on track :)
Once the reception started, he absolutely nailed it! We received so many compliments on the music, and my biggest wish for our wedding was to have a packed dance floor all night, and he made that happen! It was so much fun seeing everyone up dancing and having a great time.
If you’re looking for someone who will help make your day stress-free and keep your guests entertained, I highly recommend Curtis!
Taylore S
5.0
Curtis really made our day smooth and effortless! He kept the crowd engaged and was flexible with minor changes we had to make throughout the day. I also highly recommend adding on...
the Photo Booth! It was a huge success!
Cassie B
5.0
Curtis was amazing and kept the dance floor lively all night! He worked so diligently and even included German song to make my entire family feel so included in the party! He is so...
easy to work with and has such an easy going attitude! We were texting the full week leading to the wedding making little adjustment here and there! I 100% would recommend him! His knowledge and years of experience really shown through and we were so thankful to have him a part of our day!
Jessica S
5.0
Music Man Productions,
We cannot thank you enough for being such an important part of our son and daughter-in-law's wedding celebration! From the ceremony to the last dance, Curt...
is created such a joyful, lively atmosphere that kept guests smiling all night. We truly appreciate the care and professionalism you brought to such a special day. Thank you, Curtis, for your talent, energy, and kindness!
Skylar M
5.0
Curtis was very flexible with the ceremony changes when the weather did not cooperate. He had multiple different ways of communication with us before the big day, including a video...
meeting and multiple emails. He was very considerate of different requests we had when it came to family introductions and different songs we wanted to be on the absolutely play list, and absolutely do not play list.
He was so kind, I would love to work with him again
Beriah F
5.0
Curtis did an excellent job as the DJ for our wedding last month! He was very responsive and helpful during the planning process, and he was very easy to work with and has many, ma...
ny years of experience in the business which made him a great resource for us! He kept everything running smoothly and on schedule, and did an awesome job at entertaining our guests during the dance!
Justin O
5.0
Easy to work with, worked with us on what we wanted and had good suggestions we would have never thought of. A very positive experience.
Whitney P
5.0
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Curtis as both our officiant and DJ for our wedding, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From start to finish, he was incredibly professi...
onal, attentive, and easy to communicate with. He really listened to everything we asked for and made sure our vision was brought to life.
As our officiant, Curtis carried the ceremony with such grace and professionalism—it felt personal, meaningful, and perfectly us. As a DJ, he was just as impressive. He kept everything running smoothly, took requests, and created a fun and seamless flow throughout the evening.
Honestly, it’s a little bittersweet writing this because we’re genuinely sad our time working with him is over. He’s been that wonderful to work with. We highly recommend Curtis to anyone looking for someone reliable, personable, and incredibly good at what they do!
Dakota W
5.0
We were so thankful to have Curtis/Music Man Productions as a part of our wedding reception! He utilized and put into action all of our special requests for the evening and elimina...
ted any extra stress for us as we had complete faith in the way he made the evening run smoothly. Everyone loved his entertainment and energy! Thank you Curtis.
Todd K
5.0
Was great to plan all the reception details with our daughter, and then even better as the DJ at the event. Kept everything on time, the dance floor full and guests with smiles wit...
h the photo wall. Also, the sound level was perfect for the event space. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
JoElle K
5.0
Music Man Productions did an amazing job at our wedding. We loved the online wedding planning and ability to truly customize every detail of our big day. Our guests couldn't stay o...
ff the dance floor and we loved the setup that was brought with the lighting and sound.
Holly M
5.0
Brock was absolutely amazing! He was professional and timely from the consultation to wedding day! He accommodated our playlist while also reading the crowd and kept everyone danci...
ng. I highly recommend him for your event! Brock did phenomenal work and is an amazing person as well!
Sierra I
5.0
Curtis made me breath easy as a type A bride. I was very nervous when it came to picking a DJ as it tends to set the flow and mood for the evening. Curtis blew our expectations out...
of the water, allowed us to add some of our favorite songs, was open to change and really understood what we were looking for. Constant communication was a huge plus for us! Would recommend him for your big day.
Rosita B
5.0
We had Brock from MusicMan and he was absolutely amazing. The service was great, he was timely with everything, had great communication. He was able to keep things going smoothly, ...
and so many families complimented him and his music. Would have him again for any events in the future. 10/10
Lucas T
5.0
Brock and Leah were an excellent choice for our wedding. Brock did a great job of coaching everybody, was very receptive and responsive to any of our requests, and played great mu...
sic for the dance floor. He had a strong understanding of the pace and flow of the wedding and was able to command direction when required. The photo booth was also a very good addition to our wedding for quality and ease of use. They were both very friendly, professional and I would highly recommend them for your event.
Kelsey D
5.0
Curtis officiated our wedding and he was amazing! The ceremony was the perfect amount of funny and heartfelt. We also used his Photo Booth and it was a huge hit. Highly recommend u...
sing Curtis for your wedding!
Tami L
5.0
Curtis was phenomenal to work with from start to finish! His platform for planning playlists and songs is user friendly. He also has many of his own playlists for the couple who is...
n't picky! Our guests had a great time at our wedding dance. Curtis was also very respectful of our preferences as bride and groom. One of our guests requested an anniversary dance. We had not included that in our special dances. Prior to granting request, Curtis found us and made sure we were ok with it. Top notch service. Very friendly, care free, and stress free experience. Highly recommend!!
Jacob B
5.0
Brock is a fantastic DJ! We looked through a long list of potential DJs and decided to reach out to Brock based on the reviews he already had. Most of the reviews mentioned the per...
sonal aspect Brock brought to a wedding, which was really attractive. From the first phone call with Brock, it was evident he cared a lot about his role in the big day. Always on top of the details, and a lot of fun to talk too. We met Brock and Leah to go over details a few months before our wedding day. It was super helpful, as they knew what to ask and how to setup the flow of the day. Any small details that came up before the wedding day, Brock was on top of it, and would make sure the adjustments were made right away. He gave us a lot of confidence heading into the big day through the way he prepared. Our wedding was run so well by Brock....not a single awkward pause in the ceremony or reception. It all flowed smoothly, and Brock would even check-in with us to see if we needed more or less time to get to the next thing. Very flexible on his part. Overall, we were most impressed by his attention to detail, and the care he displayed for our wedding. Having a good DJ is very important for the big day. Brock made our day so special, and we were able to enjoy the day fully, knowing the details were covered by him. He is a great DJ and very, very good at what he does. I would highly recommend using him for your big day!
Shaquita E
5.0
Curtis was very flexible with me when I wanted to make last minute changes the day of the wedding. He really made it a fun atmosphere!
Karen W
5.0
Our son had trouble finding a DJ for his wedding that he liked, until our granddaughter suggested her favorite teacher, Brock Rodgers. Brock did a WONDERFUL job for us! He met wi...
th the bride and groom prior to their event to work out all the details of their evening. He brought and set up all his own equipment. He checked in with us throughout the evening to be sure things were proceeding as we planned. His music selections were GREAT! Our guests danced and danced! Brock was a key player in making our evening PERFECT!
Curtis W
5.0
Brock was awesome! There was always people on the dance floor and man did he bring the energy. He worked closely with us with what music we wanted and our photographer said he was ...
pleasant to work with. Very reasonably priced, awesome to work with. Would highly recommend, 10/10.
Morgan W
5.0
We reached out to Brock to dj our wedding, and he got with us immediately and very professionally. Keep in mind we were still very lost in our planning and had no idea exactly how ...
our special day was going to go. Brock helped us get everything into a very well run schedule with his great experience from his previous events. Needless to say the whole day went absolutely amazing and we could not have done any of it without his help. Brock’s wedding dj service was 1,000,000 out of 10. We will absolutely go with his services anytime we ever need a dj in the future. He was very affordable and professional, overall an awesome person.
Toby J
5.0
He was great to work with. On time and professional. Hired him last min. after ditching my first DJ a month before my daughters wedding and Curtis stepped up and was great!
Darcy B
5.0
Brock was extremely professional and consistently making sure our expectations were met. He was also very responsible when it came to communicating with our venue directly with que...
stions they would more likely have that answers to which took a lot off our plate.
Elvedin B
5.0
Very professional, communicated very well and was able to incorporate and combine two cultures coming together for a wedding.
Taylor H
5.0
Curtis with Music Man Productions is awesome! He's super responsive and was easy to get ahold of when I had questions or wanted to make changes. Super friendly, and he did an amazi...
ng job as DJ for our wedding. 10/10 recommend!
Paige B
5.0
Brock was wonderful to work with from the start! He was great checking in throughout the night and everyone loved him. Brock was also able to read the room and put on music that f...
it the age group. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our Wedding.
Karleigh S
5.0
We are so grateful to have had Brock as our DJ!! He was so kind and attentive during the planning process. We hit it off with him immediately. He offered great feedback on our time...
line and provided some great song suggestions when we were out of ideas. When it came time for the big day, Brock was as professional and on top of things as you could ever ask for. He played such a big role in the day running smoothly. He was all over the place: organizing the wedding party for the grand entrance, making sure everyone knew the order for speeches, and of course playing the best music all night. We have gotten so many compliments on the dance floor. It was truly packed all night. Thank you Brock for everything!
Tracey S
5.0
Brock was the absolute best dj ever! We were a little unsure about hiring someone based simply on reviews, but every good thing you read about him is true, and more! From the first...
zoom meeting, where he instantly developed a great rapport with us, to the night of the wedding where he had the dance floor hopping all night long, we just can't say enough about our experience. Brock is personable, professional, organized, efficient and fun! Planning a wedding can be stressful - hiring Brock will be one thing to put your mind at ease.
Jasmine B
5.0
When searching for a DJ, Curtis got back to us within the hour and set up a zoom meeting with us the next day to talk. He was very helpful, had a clear guide on pricing which is al...
ways appreciated, and even had photos of his setup in our venue as he’d worked there before and so was familiar with how it would all look. I wanted to use some songs that I had found on YouTube or just came across on social media and he was great about me just sending him what I liked and finding it on his end. We also had one song that we sent him a slowed down version of for our dance and that went well. I greatly appreciated that he had a website where you had a wedding profile and then we could add notes and sort what songs were our top 20 must play, 100 songs we love, and then any songs that were our Do Not Play as well. When talking through the day of, he helped us brainstorm and order of events so that he could also announce or change the music as the day went on. We slightly changed it right before and so I just emailed him the new schedule and you would’ve never known that we changed it. He was good at picking up on the crowd- I have some friends who love Taylor Swift and I forgot to put it on must play, he played one and it brought them all out to the dance floor! We had our ceremony and reception in the same place and he provided mics to flip to the officiants jacket and to the grooms jacket so everyone could hear without needing a mic stand. Overall everything went smoothly, the songs we requested were all there, and I had a great time hearing all my ABBA favorites while also Curtis mixing in some crowd favorites
Jordan T
5.0
We couldn't be happier to have used Brock as our DJ for our wedding. He was very responsive and proactive leading up to the day of and was super helpful in crafting a great playlis...
t and vibe we wanted for the day of. On our wedding day he was on time and professional. He kept exactly to the timeline and took all of our guest's song requests. He should be your first choice in a DJ for your wedding!
Ben S
5.0
There are not enough stars to give you two!!! Brock and Leah did an amazing job and made our wedding so special. We had a lot of instructions for our ceremony and reception, and th...
ey were perfect with everything. They had an awesome setup for our outdoor ceremony and ran the music perfectly. They had amazing transitions and read the crowd so well with our music. They were on top of every little detail and executed everything flawlessly. They could not have been better, and they helped make our day one we will always remember.
Fred W
5.0
Brock was fantastic DJ throughout the wedding ceremony and reception .
Very professional and kind and kept the guest totally involved.
Easy to work with.
So amazing. Brock needs...
to come back.
Great job Brock at Coppercreek. Riverside, Iowa.
Fred Witt
Lydia S
5.0
Great to work with, listened to our requests, and tailored the reception games toward what we wanted. Very talented and made our reception run smoothly!
Molly H
5.0
Music Man Productions were absolutely excellent to work with!! Sean was knowledgeable, timely, and very professional. He kept the day running smoothly as planned and the dance floo...
r was full all night long. Would highly recommend!
Rachel S
5.0
We used Brock as our DJ for our high school prom this year. He was easy to get in touch with, punctual on arrival for set up, interacted well with the chaperones and students, an...
d was very eager to please our students. Our students had very positive things to say about him! We highly recommend Brock for any dancing event.
Sarah L
5.0
We could not have asked for a better DJ than Brock Rodgers and his wife Leah from Music Man Productions! Brock was kind, thoughtful, and organized during the planning process. In a...
ddition, he was very responsive and answered all of our questions. They kept us on schedule during the reception while creating a lively environment. When the dance floor opened, it was packed until the reception ended. Family and friends expressed how much fun they had, how great the music was, and that their requests were played in a timely manner. I would highly recommend them for your next event!
Blake W
4.0
Brock at Music Man Productions was extremely helpful and receptive every step of the way for our event. He does a great job going with the flow and for other formal events or fundr...
aisers, Music Man knows how to meet your needs and stay ahead of the ball.
Amber B
5.0
We did some research to find Music Man productions and were lucky enough to get paired with Brock and Leah. Brock and Leah came out multiple times to meet with us at our venue befo...
re the wedding. We also met with them multiple times virtually since we live a few hours away from our venue.
Brock and Leah were great at helping with the flow of the event. They were not just DJs, they dismissed tables, announced our wedding party entrance and dismissed tables. They did it all and helped keep the night going smoothly. Additionally, Brock was flexible in the schedule and worked with us throughout the night on how we should order events.
We really appreciated Brock and Leah on our big day and we cannot recommend them enough!
Bailey C
5.0
Absolute best wedding DJ we could have ever asked for! Brock and Leah were amazing throughout the entire process, from start to finish. Their professionalism, combined with genuine...
kindness and desire to create the perfect wedding day, helped us feel relaxed on our special day knowing that our reception was in great hands. Brock was available throughout our entire wedding planning process, helping us choose fun reception games and creating the perfect playlist that incorporated both of our music interests. Brock and Leah got to know us and our families and made sure everyone was happy throughout the day. Brock created an amazing atmosphere and checked in with us throughout the day to make sure everything was as we wanted it. We cannot thank them enough for their work and making our wedding day as fun as possible!
Natalie W
5.0
Brock was an absolutely amazing DJ! Due to COVID complications, he had to step in last minute and still exceeded our expectations. He made sure to touch base on all of our notes fr...
om previous meetings to make sure he knew what to expect and knew what we wanted. He played all of our favorites and did an excellent job managing requests and fitting those into the flow of the night. We had a 5 hour dance and he kept the dance floor full the entire time. I wouldn't look anywhere else for a DJ, you have found the best!
William F
5.0
As an Event Coordinator who has seen a fair share of DJs, I knew I wanted this company to host my personal Wedding! Curtis took every curveball we threw at him like it was nothing....
Super professional team. I would recommend this DJ to everybody, I promise they are worth every penny. They let us customize every moment of our special day. Even when I requested a terrible song choice and everyone left the dance floor, he was able to bring everyone right back with the very next song. He has thousands of hours of experience and it shows!
N P
5.0
10/10 would have Brock and music man productions DJ for us again. He was one of the most responsive DJs we had and he ensured the party was amazing, while also making sure the Brid...
e and Groom were on board. We were very impressed.
David N
5.0
Musicman productions and our DJ Brock in particular were great to work with! He made the process easy and worked with us on some special requests we had that weren’t already in the...
ir playlist. He did a great job as our MC as well. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding DJ.
Bailey M
5.0
Curtis is such a great Emcee! He was flexible the day of and helped us have a private cake cutting! Curtis played hit after hit all night long and thanks to him even our grandparen...
ts got on the dance floor a time or two! He did a great job announcing all the events. If we ever need an Emcee again, I would book Curtis in a heart beat!!
Candace S
5.0
The music played was great as it had music for all generations and he interacted well with the crowd. If you are looking for a Dee-Jay I would highly recommend them. This was not...
a wedding but a memorial for my brother with a dance .
Allyson W
5.0
So happy we chose Music Man Productions to DJ at our wedding. Ron kept the dance floor full the whole night and was very professional and kept things running smoothly. He was very ...
responsive as well leading up to our big day. Would highly recommend them for your wedding!
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